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<p>There are 4 main food groups :
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    <li>meat and meat products,</li>
    <li>milk and dairy products,</li> 
    <li>vegetables and fruits,</li> 
    <li>grains</li> 
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Children also need these 4 food groups as well as adults.</p>
<p><b>Meat and Meat PRoducts :</b> This group includes red meat, poultry, fish, turkey, eggs, and legumes. This food group constitutes the main source of protein and some minerals such as iron. However, compared to meat, the iron content of dried leguminous is difficult to use for the body. For this reason, dry beans and eggs are not  basic source of protein and iron for children. According to the age and features of the children, meat and meat foods should be consumed 2-3 servings per day.</p>    
<p><b>Milk and dairy products :</b> This group contains milk, yogurt, buttermilk, and all types of cheese. This group is rich in protein and calcium and also contains vitamins A and B. Children in this age group should consume 500 ml (2.5 cups) of milk or yogurt and 1-2 slices cheese per day.</p>
<p><b>Vegetables and Fruits :</b> This group is very important in terms of meeting the vitamin demands of children. However in general, much of this food group is not preferred by children of 1-5 years. Children between these ages usually don’t like vegetables. This is because they like consuming the nutrients that crackle. If your child doesn’t like vegetables, do not force them and try to explain the importance of vegetables for their health. Children in this age group should consume 3-4 servings of vegetables, salad or fruit a day.</p>
<p><b>Grains : </b> The grains are the main energy source. This group includes bread, flour, wheat, rice, pasta, and so on. This group is an important source of carbohydrates, vegetable protein and B group vitamins (except B12). These foods should be consumed in combination with other food groups, not alone. Consumption of 4-5 servings of grain products a day is enough for kids.</p>
<p>The number of daily meals of children in general is variable. But the children of this age group should acquire the habit of having 3 main meals a day. Snacks should be evaluated in accordance with the child’s food consumption. Snacks are never alternative of main meals but they are opportunities to get your child eat whatever they haven’t eaten in main meals.</p>